Mining Hazards

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Clues

  • Careful choice of location is essential for.... so disaster is avoided (Collapse - Aberfan, South wales) (4, 5, 8)
  • cliff stabilisation techniques such as rock bolting and mesh curtains are used to prevent (10)
  • Direct result of underground removal of material (10)
  • escaping methane and radon is an example of ... (3, 9)
  • mining increases the flow of groundwater which increases the rate of leaching of mineral deposits causing.... (11, 9)
  • what happens if a mine below the water table isn't pumped (8)

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